Kodak M550 vs Sony H90
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Kodak M550 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1000
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Released February 2012
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Lets examine more closely at the Kodak M550 versus Sony H90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe M550 was announced 3 years prior to the H90 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M550 scores against the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M550 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M550 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Sony H90
| M550 | H90 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Kodak M550
| H90 | M550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 26 months | |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M550 and Sony H90
| M550 | H90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Kodak M550 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M550 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak M550 versus Sony H90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the M550 vs the H90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Kodak M550 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M550 and H90.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony H90 to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged M550 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Kodak M550 vs Sony H90 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Kodak | Sony |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare M550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 290 photos |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $119 | $230 |